Ulster County Sheriff Paul VanBlarcum urges caution as big game season starts

KINGSTON, N.Y. -- Ulster County Sheriff Paul VanBlarcum has reminded the public to use caution when using public lands during the big game hunting season, which starts Saturday.

VanBlarcum advised the public to wear safety-colored clothing, clearly make identification known, report any illegal trespassing to local police, and not to confront armed individuals.

The public should obtain vehicle license plate numbers, hunting license numbers, and any other identifying information of illegal trespassers and hunters to assist law enforcement with apprehension, VanBlarcum said. VanBlarcum said hunters should hunt responsibly and safely.